Well I've done so well with my oxygen therapy but my depression is slowly getting worse ,I do suffer bad and have attempted to take my own life before now, but I'm taking myself of to bed because I feel safe there is do live alone is this really connected to fibromyalgia if so what next, does anyone in the powers that be care if doctors don't understand then educate them this is an illness HELP US

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Please do seek further help with your depression...and if you ever need to talk to someone we are here or the Samaritan's Help Line is on our pinned posts. Fibro is the most complex illness and it is only in recent years being researched to any extent...One day there will be an answer so hang in there!!!! x

Hi Janeandme I'm sorry your feeling so low. I'm afraid that depression is a symptom of Fibro & as far as I know, the majority of people with Fibro do suffer at times with depression. I'm sure a lot of it is being in pain for long periods and not sleeping properly etc. that causes a lot of it.

I used to get low in the early years but I take amitriptyline & have taken them for years, so I'm no where near so bad now.

I think things are moving forward with educating ppl. About Fibro but it's just slow.

Definitely helps with fibromyalgia fog and fatigue/cfs but for me it hasn't helped with the pain but you carn't have everything some relief is better than none I'm still going it's expensive but I'm fortunate my parents pay for me to go hope this answers your question sending you hugsxxxxx

I am so genuinely sorry to read this and as BlueMermaid3 says please ring the Samaritans or you can always contact one of us if you need to talk. You can always see your doctor as well as let them know exactly how you are feeling my friend? I want to sincerely wish you all the best of luck and please take care of yourself.